The USB stick may be mounted read-only. Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 11, 2008, at 5:03 PM, Robert Holtzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Running "sudo chgrp <name> mail" on a directory on a usb stick gives > > "chgrp: changing group of `mail': Operation not permitted" > > This is true for any file or directory on the stick, and yes, I > entered > the password. I can't figure out how to copy to the stick without the > group being changed to root or how to change it after the fact. > cp -p test1 /media/disk doesn't do it and > > cp -preserve=mode,ownership,group,timestamp test1 /media/disk gives > > "cp: invalid option -- e" > > I have to be doing something wrong but I'm not sure what. Google and > Ubuntu forums were no help but I may be searching on the wrong terms. > > Any help appreciated. Thanks. > > -- > Bob Holtzman > "If you think you're getting free lunch, > check the price of the beer" > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
